Alfonso López Pumarejo Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Valledupar, Colombia. Its IATA code is VUP and its ICAO code is SKVP. The airport lies at an elevation of 483 ft (147 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 02/20, 6,890 ft (2,100 m) long. Local time follows the America/Bogota time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- VUP
- ICAO code
- SKVP
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 483 ft (147 m)
- Coordinates
- 10.4350, -73.2495
- Time zone
- America/Bogota
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 6,890 ft · 2,100 m | 115 ft · 35 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Alfonso López Pumarejo Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| RCH Almirante Padilla Airport | Riohacha, Colombia | 126 km · 78 mi |
| SMR Simón Bolívar International Airport | Santa Marta, Colombia | 131 km · 81 mi |
| MAR La Chinita International Airport | Maracaibo, Venezuela | 167 km · 104 mi |
| BAQ Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport | Barranquilla, Colombia | 175 km · 109 mi |
| CTG Rafael Nuñez International Airport | Cartagena, Colombia | 248 km · 154 mi |
| CZU Las Brujas Airport | Corozal, Colombia | 254 km · 158 mi |
| VIG Juan Pablo Pérez Alfonso Airport | El Vigía, Venezuela | 265 km · 165 mi |
| TLU Golfo de Morrosquillo Airport | Santiago de Tolú, Colombia | 276 km · 171 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from VUP. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATL Atlanta | 2,821 | 1,753 | 1,523 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 2,944 | 1,830 | 1,590 | View route |
| JFK New York | 3,359 | 2,087 | 1,814 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 4,761 | 2,958 | 2,571 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 5,274 | 3,277 | 2,848 | View route |
| LHR London | 7,912 | 4,917 | 4,272 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 8,100 | 5,033 | 4,374 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 8,537 | 5,304 | 4,609 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 10,224 | 6,353 | 5,520 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 11,655 | 7,242 | 6,293 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 13,182 | 8,191 | 7,118 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 13,837 | 8,598 | 7,471 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 14,307 | 8,890 | 7,725 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 14,635 | 9,094 | 7,902 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 14,804 | 9,199 | 7,994 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 18,670 | 11,601 | 10,081 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| RDO | VALLEDUPAR RDO | 348.800 |
| TWR | TWR | 118.000 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Alfonso López Pumarejo Airport?
The IATA code of Alfonso López Pumarejo Airport is VUP and its ICAO code is SKVP.
Where is Alfonso López Pumarejo Airport located?
Alfonso López Pumarejo Airport is in Valledupar, César Department, Colombia, at 10.4350, -73.2495.
What time zone is Alfonso López Pumarejo Airport in?
Alfonso López Pumarejo Airport uses the IANA time zone America/Bogota. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Alfonso López Pumarejo Airport?
The longest runway listed is 02/20, 6,890 ft (2,100 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Alfonso López Pumarejo Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH), about 126 km (78 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.